Bangkok--Aug 29--124 Communications
Cotto Studio led by Thaywin Wannabumroong, the design team of Thai Ceramic Co., Ltd. which is part of Siam Cement Group, has officially launched 4 hotly anticipated new decoration trends for next year called Serenity, Outlandish, ExtraVacanza and Urban Future. On display at the launch event were original designs by 4 celebrities -- Ploy Chariyaves, Sarun Limsawaddiwong, Nat Prakobsantisuk and Grace Mahadumrongkul.
The opening night, entitled “Enchanted Serenity,” more than lived up to expectations by transforming the restaurant 100 Rachadamri into the heaven on earth feeling with the sparkling lights spelled the event’s title at the entrance, with the tranquil and relaxing ambiance.
There were many prominent guests including Siriyakorn Pukkavej, M.L. Pavinee Santisiri the owner of the furniture boutique Sahasha, Achara Burarak, Sutasanee Kunplin the renowned face at Dior, Hataitip Dhevakul na Ayudhaya the designer of brilliant glassware, Usana Mahakitsiri and many other interior designers and architects from famous companies. Guests were invited to express their own inner artistic spirit with tile paintings, which were prepare for them at the tables. Cotto Studio gave all guests a sweetly-designed pillow cases as souvinir based on the concept of Serenity.
At the event, Cotto arranged 4 different magnificent zones each in a different style. The first zone to see is the Outlandish, which was decorated in a modern African style complete with percussion beat music. Grace Mahadumrongkul’s masterpiece was displayed in this room.
Guests next moved to the Urban Future zone which was actually two contrasting black and white adjoining rooms. The pitch-black room was covered with glow-in-the-dark glistening wave patterned tiles and the white room is decorated with reflections of ripples tiles, while gave a feeling of being surrounded by surging cold water. The celebrity, Sarun Limsawadwong’s creative work was displayed in the latter room with his inspiration being an artistic lamp which Cotto Studio helped turn into a huge-size shimmering glass tile.
The second storey was completely transformed into an Arabian palace with tiles from ExtraVacanza collections. A stunningly elegant fountain in the middle of the room significantly enhanced its character. The highlight of this room was Nat Prakobsantisuk’s Ancient Egyptian patterned tiles which were much appreciated by all guests.
In the Serenity zone, guests were greeted by VJ Ja — Nattanuch Tongmee, the MC of the night, who also took them on a tour for the last zone. Guests were amazed at the harmony created by gently colored tiles in this style. Three separate themed rooms were arranged for the displays, all perfect retreats from hectic work life. The first room, named Greenery, was fashioned after a room in a country house and was covered with remarkably beautiful scented glass mosaic tiles that have real flowers inside. These are the very first collections of scented glass mosaic tiles introduced in Thailand. The warm display of Ploy Chariyaves’s tile designs which reflect sunny, happy days in Tuscany were also shown here.
Poetic Imagery was another interesting room which transported guests right into the heart of an imaginary poetic world that was a wonderful escape from the frenzy of daily life. The tour ended at La Symphonie Artisanale room whose lively colors and the feeling it inspired made it an ideal place to spend a Sunday morning in.
After showing a video of the Cotto Studio team, all the 4 honorary designers, Ploy Chariyaves, Sarun Limsawaddiwong, Nat Prakobsantisuk and Grace Mahadumrongkul, were invited to talk about the inspiration behind their masterpieces: The special night ended with a befitting finale: a fashion show in the Conceptual Happening style with by many professional models taking to the catwalk. All the clothes were designed by Cotto Studio team based on the Trends 2006.
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